Both teams try to stay undefeated as the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes (5-0) square off with the Pittsburgh Panthers (6-0) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Pittsburgh Panthers at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Prediction
The last time the Panthers played, they beat the Saint Louis Billikens, 75-73. The Panthers had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.418 (above their season average of 0.352) and had a turnover percentage of 11.4 (better than their season average of 15.0). With 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting, Xavier Johnson was the top scorer from either team.
The Hawkeyes had no trouble getting past the Alabama State Hornets in their last game, 105-78. The Hawkeyes made 24 of their 29 free throws (82.8 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 19.0). Luka Garza was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 8-for-8 shooting from the field.
Iowa could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NCAA. The Hawkeyes rank 34th in offensive efficiency, while Pittsburgh ranks 277th in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
Pittsburgh at Iowa ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Iowa averages 17.9 assists per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Pittsburgh ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
The Hawkeyes rank 50th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Panthers rank 297th (32.6).
Iowa ranks 59th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Pittsburgh ranks 253rd (4.3).
The Panthers rank 99th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while the Hawkeyes rank 231st in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
Pittsburgh ranks 202nd in steals allowed per game (6.6) while Iowa ranks 260th (7.2).
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